Since when? Does this mean that anyone that decides to go for a Gateway (since they promise so much hand-holding and offered a hideous "iMac Killer" PC that went nowhere) or a Sony (since they sell models specfically aimed at those looking to do the same things as Mac home users like make home videos and manage MP3s etc) is also merely basing their purchase decision on feelings instead of "reality," whatever that is supposed to be?
I bought my new iMac about three months ago not because it is, or represents, some "lifestyle." I bought it because it has the best monitor of any PC currently out there, bar none. Because I prefer the OS. Because I love having the infinitely-tinkerable Unix under the hood. For as long as I've had it, the only "lifestyle" tool I've used is iTunes. (And there were dozens of other ways to sort and play MP3s before iTunes came around anyway.) iMovie? iDVD? iPhoto? Hey, I don't even own a digital camera or camcorder. I've never even launched any of them a single time. Nice to know they're there in case I ever do get around to buying a camera or camcorder, but they played no role whatsoever in my decision to purchase.
I don't begrudge anyone who buys a PC. If they prefer Windows, fine. Hell, I have VirtualPC, I run WinXPPro myself sometimes. And the PC is absolutely the preferable platform for certain needs. But I, and millions of others, happen to prefer Macs for our needs. Why is this something that must be crushed?
I am not a mind reader. What the hell difference does it make what your computer looks like? Funny, I always thought it was want went on inside the computer that mattered – not how it looks on the desk.
I bought my new iMac about three months ago not because it is, or represents, some "lifestyle." I bought it because it has the best monitor of any PC currently out there, bar none.
That is a matter of opinion. BTW: your opinion on this matter in not shared by many other people. If you think the monitor on your “iMac” is better than any monitor on the market, I question your research.
Because I love having the infinitely-tinkerable Unix under the hood.
Most people like to do thinks with their computers and not tinker with the operating system. Most see computers as a means to an end – you seem to see computers as an end in themselves. Infinitely tinkering with an operating system does not sound like much fun to me but once again it is a matter of opinion. Whatever turns you one – do it till you’re satisfied.
But I, and millions of others, happen to prefer Macs for our needs. Why is this something that must be crushed?
Did I say anything about crushing anything Mr. Over-Zealous Mac-Head? You Mac people are amazing. Mac’s are cool, Linux is cool, PC’s are cool. Just don’t try to blow “Mac Smoke” up me bum.